July - August 2007

Cycling Governors Island

This summer, visitors will be allowed to ride bicycles – for the first time – on Governors Island.

The northern half of the Island, consisting of approximately 92 acres, has been designated as both a National Historic Landmark District and a New York City Historic District.

Governors Island's one-mile bike loop features vistas of the Lower Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor, views of Brooklyn's working waterfront and Staten Island's north shore and a unique view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Governors Island will be open to the general public Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-5pm, from June 2 to Sept. 2, 2007. Visitors to the Island can enjoy summer concerts and programs, picnic on the historic Parade Ground, relax under the trees in Colonel's Row, take a leisurely bike ride or a self guided tour of the historic district.

"Car-free space helps new cyclists build cycling skills & confidence and gets those new to biking comfortable on twowheels, whatever their age. Transportation Alternatives applauds the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation for opening Governors Island to families looking for a safe place to pedal," says Transportation Alternatives' Executive Director Paul Steely White.

For more details, visit www.govisland.com.

Editor’s Note: The 5BBC will visit Governors Island, on a July 14 ride, “Cats In The Cradle.” led by Brian Hoberman & Ted Kushner. Be there.